This is where you can find out about the previous events from Summerlands Storytelling Festival 2016. We are still planning event for 2017 so please do check back later.
Thursday 26 May
Mr Rook’s Presents: The Whale’s Tale by Sharon Jacksties and Pete Mona
Evening Performance
Rook Lane Chapel, Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DN
Age 12+ Starts 7.30pm Tickets £6/£4 in advance, £7/£5 on the door
Saturday 28 May
Dartmoor Storytellers Present: Storytelling Workshop
For Adult Beginners with Lisa Schneidau and Ronnie Conboy
Workshop
Endecott House, High Street, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8AJ
Age 18+ 2.30–5.30pm £5
Dartmoor Storytellers Present: Tales from the Wild
Evening Performance
Endecott House, High Street, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8AJ
Age 10+ 7.30pm Tickets £5/£3
Monday 30 May
Rooklings Presents: The Whale’s Tale by Music Box
Family Performance and Workshop
Rook Lane Chapel, Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DN
Families with children of all ages Frome Noon Free
Wednesday 1 June
Frome Library: Family Storytelling with Lisa Kenwright
Family Performance
The Library, Justice Lane, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE
Age 7+ 11am Free
Thursday 2 June
Mendip Story Circle
Circle
Chewton Mendip Village Hall, Chewton Mendip, Somerset, BA3 4LL
Adults 8–10pm Free but contributions in the hat welcome
Story Slam: ‘I’ve Never Told Anybody This Before…’
Evening Performance
The Red Brick Building, Morland Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9FT
Adults 8pm First 10 slammers free entry, other tickets £5/£3
Friday 3 June
Tales at Hunting Raven Books
Family Performance
Hunting Raven Books, 10 Cheap Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BN
AGe 7+ 2.30–3.30pm Free
Saturday 4 June
Wells Library Family Storytelling: The Outdoors by Sharon Jacksties
Family Performance
Wells Library, Union Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PU
All ages, aimed at families 11am Free
South Devon Storytellers Present: Storytelling Workshop
For Adult Beginners with Lisa Schneidau and Ronnie Conboy
Workshop
Upstairs at the Dartmouth Inn, Warland, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5EL
Age 18+ 2.30–5.30pm Tickets £5
South Devon Storytellers Present: Totnes Story Slam!
Evening Performance
Upstairs at the Dartmouth Inn, Warland, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5EL
Age 10+ 7.30pm Tickets £5/3
Sunday 5 June
Training Workshop: Storytelling for the Elderly in Care Settings
Workshop
The Lawrence Centre: St Lawrence Lodge, Chamberlain St, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PQ
Adults 1.30–5pm Free, but attendees must register in advance
Community Workshops and Performances
Throughout Mendip and South Somerset Districts at various venues
June to December
By and for participating organisations only
Tuesday 7 June
In Association with Ilminster Literature Festival:
Sharon Jacksties, Visiting Storyteller
Schools Performance
Greenfylde and Swanmead Schools, Ilminster
Organised by and for the schools only
Wednesday 8 June
Brendon Books, Taunton: Stories from the Summer Lands with Sharon Jacksties
Evening Performance
Brendon Books, Old Brewery Buildings, Bath Place, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4ER
Age 12+ Time 7pm Free
Saturday 11 June
Storytelling Skills Workshop with Katy Cawkwell
Workshop
The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HQ
Age 18+ 3.30–6.30pm
Tickets £20 full/£18 conc/£16 supporters of the Plough
The Falcon Bride by Katy Cawkwell
Evening Performance
The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HQ
Age 12+ 8.15pm Tickets £8 full/£7 concessions/£6 supporters of the Plough/£5 workshop participants
Sunday 12 June
Somerset Story Circle
Circle
Eli’s (The Rose and Crown), Wincanton Road, Huish Episcopi, TA10 9QT
18+ 7pm Free
Friday 17 June
Storytelling in Topsham Presents: Extraordinary Birds
With Sharon Jacksties, Lisa Schneidau and Katy Cawkwell
Evening Performance
Topsham Museum, 25 The Strand, Topsham, Devon EX3 0AX
Age 10+ 7.30pm, Museum open from 6.30pm Tickets £8/£6
Thursday 23 June
Dartmoor Storytellers: Story Circle
Circle
Endecott House, High Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AJ
18+ 7.30–9.30pm Free but donations welcome
Friday 8 July
Dawlish Library: Devonshire Characters and Strange Events by Michael Dacre
Evening Performance
Lawn Terrace, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PY
12+ 6.30pm Small entrance fee TBC
Thursday 30 July
Stories at Glastonbury Library
Family Performance
Glastonbury Library, 1 Orchard Court, The Archers Way, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9JB
All ages 1–2pm Free
Thursday 15 September
Mr Rook’s Speak Easy Presents: Return to Lyonesse
By Mike O’Connor and Barbara Griggs
Evening Performance
Rook Lane Chapel, Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DN
Age 12+ Starts 7.30pm Tickets £6/£4 in advance, £7/£5 on the door
Thursday 22 September
Liskeard Storytelling Cafe Presents: The Dawn of Music by Jem Dick
Evening Performance
The Hub Cafe, Liskerrett Centre, Varley Lane, Liskard, PL14 4AP
Age 14+ 7.30pm Tickets £6
Friday 23 September
The Dawn of Music by Jem Dick
Evening Performance
Cellar Bar, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8NG
Age 14+ 7.30–10pm Tickets £8 advance and £10 on the door
Saturday 1 October
Finding a Family or Personal Story to Tell with Janet Dowling
Workshop
Venue Twyford House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8NF
Age 18+ 10am–12.30pm Tickets £5 to be booked in advance
Sunday October 2
MaidenCrone at Hallr Wood
Family Performance
Hallr Wood in Charlton Mackrell, Somerset
All Ages Storytelling 4pm, Open Day opening 2pm–6pm £1 adults, 50p over 12s, under 12s free
Thursday 13 October – Please Note Change of Date!
The Falcon Bride by Katy Cawkwell
Evening Performance
Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR
Age 12+ 1pm Tickets TBC
